In the fast-paced automotive industry, staying up-to-date in teaching automotive technology is a necessity. Ensuring students are prepared with the latest knowledge and skills is paramount, and the choice of training equipment in your shop plays a pivital role. The right training systems will immerse your students in hands-on experiences that go beyond the routine tasks of live work. Let's explore some automotive training systems that will engage your students and help them develop the skills and expertise they need to work in the ever-evolving automotive industry.
How to Choose Equipment for Teaching Automotive Technology
Investing in the best training systems for your shop is critical. Choosing the right automotive technology equipment can significantly enhance the learning experience for your students, providing them with valuable hands-on skills for today's rapidly advancing automotive industry. High-quality training systems can also attract new students to apply for your school and enroll in your program. Here are some features to look for:
Safety
Ensuring the safety of your students and instructors is paramount for an auto tech shop. Look for safety features like emergency stop buttons, proper ventilation systems, and machine guards. By teaching and prioritizing safety, you will keep your students safe and instill responsible practices for working in the automotive industry.
Replicates Real-Life Vehicles
Live work in the shop is incredibly beneficial for students to apply what they learn in the classroom. However, there are relevant technologies and skills that they might not get exposure to, like working on electric vehicles or trucks. Investing in equipment that replicates real-life vehicles is essential for providing students with hands-on experiences they can't get from live work.
Meets Industry Standards
Equipment that meets industry standards will ensure you're teaching automotive technology skills that align with the expectations and requirements of the automotive field. For example, training systems and equipment that align with the ASE Education Foundation standards teach students relevant skills to increase employment opportunities.
Recommended Training Systems for Automotive Technology Training
AutoEDU is a reputable manufacturer of training systems for automotive technology. They partner closely with technical schools and colleges to provide up-to-date, high-performance training products and solutions. Their designs are clean-looking, safe, and meet ASE standards. They strive to create training equipment that is as authentic as possible, using real components that make actual signals that are not simulated, for example. They focus on European models and have training systems for the newest automotive technologies, like hybrid and electric-powered models.
Foundational Equipment for Teaching Automotive Technology
There are fundamental automotive technology concepts for students to master that will give them a strong foundation. Thoroughly understanding foundational concepts helps students build their confidence, sets them up for success as they progress, and will increase their ability to catch on to complex systems as they advance.
Automotive Lighting System Training Board
This automotive lighting system training board simulator is a great educational tool that allows students to learn the structure of lighting systems and perform various measurements, tests, and other diagnostic procedures.
Brake Rigs Educational Trainer
The brake rig trainer can be used as a visual aid for students of mechanical subjects to demonstrate and explain the structure and components of a hydraulic braking system with an electric ABS system and brake booster.
Charging System Trainer
Students learn automotive charging systems with a fully functional system with a 12V alternator based on real automotive components.
Automotive Sensors and Actuators Educational Trainer
This automotive sensor and actuators training board simulator allows students to study sensors and actuators based on OEM components of different vehicles.
Cutting-Edge Automotive Technology Equipment
Incorporating cutting-edge training systems into your program will benefit your students and your school. Students get exposure to new technologies that will give them an edge when entering the workforce and help them decide where their interests are. Cutting-edge equipment can also help you attract new students to your school and program.
Electric Vehicle Educational Trainer
Students learn the major components of an electric vehicle, including the electric motor, controller, battery, and air conditioner compressor in this electric vehicle educational trainer.
Engine Control System
The engine control system trainer is specifically designed to help technical students understand direct petrol injection (FSI) system MOTRONIC MED 7.5.10, based on Audi/VW OEM components.
Diesel Truck Engine Trainer
The diesel truck engine training system is fully functional for students to learn diesel truck engines with a PLD system.
A career in automotive technology is exciting for students with a love for cars, an interest in learning how they work, and who thrive in hands-on work environments. Teaching automotive technology to your students with quality training systems based on real automotive components will complement the live work they already get exposure to in your program.
AET Labs is a partner of AutoEDU, and our team is here to help determine the best training system for your class and how to fund it. Contact us today to get started!
